Lotusfab Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 Looks amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolls Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 Brilliant gap work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Djs44 Posted March 27 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted March 27 Got "some " of the trim back , the rest to follow .. Still got some work to do getting the seat material cleaned up better but very pleased with the overall results 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOTUSMAN33 Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 Looking good and we’ll done saving the original interior 👍🏻 1 Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djs44 Posted March 29 Author Report Share Posted March 29 Question - I have all the rear suspension parts - is it preferable to wait until I have the engine and gearbox to fit the radius arms/ rear shocks and hubs or can I fit them now ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdoom Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 Seems best to follow installation of the powertrain, as that is the attachment point for the axles and TC links. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djs44 Posted March 29 Author Report Share Posted March 29 Thanks drdoom - that's what I was thinking but I've seen pics with suspension on and no powertrain. Lots of bits on the floor .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burg57 Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 Fitted my suspension first as that was ready and at least it got rid of a few more parts. Easy enough sliding the transaxle in after and lining up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djs44 Posted March 29 Author Report Share Posted March 29 Right - I'm off to the garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LOTUSMAN33 Posted March 29 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 29 I always fit the radius arms as the mount plates fit over the bolts so easier that way. The rest is easy enough to fit after 👍🏻 3 Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 I fitted the suspension, though the drive shafts could not be connected. I used tie-wraps to hold the two sides together. I have heard Elan(?) drive shafts (or something) can bridge the gap temporarily. Then drop the engine and gearbox in to the chassis as one unit. Easy. Photos on my restoration thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djs44 Posted March 31 Author Report Share Posted March 31 Rear suspension fitted - coil overs and new old stock radius arms . Coil overs have a slight interference with the uprights so that will need a bit of fettling. Short of a few washers and nuts - one of my on-going frustrations throughout the project . Engine mapping has progressed - making 200lb ft of torque at 5000 rpm . Limiter will be at 8000 rpm , hopefully some power runs tomorrow . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOTUSMAN33 Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 Looks like excellent work, have you decided against the rubber spring top mounts and gone solid aluminium machined replacements? Looks smart but not sure of the impact on the cars set up as not seen that done before. They will last longer. Nice job on the galvanised radius arms 👍🏻 Dave Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djs44 Posted March 31 Author Report Share Posted March 31 Dave The ally spring seats are part of the Lotusbits kit . Let’s hope they are ok 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOTUSMAN33 Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 Ok I’ll have a look at that, I’m sure Mike has tested them and they are good but hope they aren’t more for track/fast road use than general road driving. They certainly look smart though. Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdoom Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 The alloy spacers will be fine, just might transmit noise. Give 'em a go, not terribly hard to change if you fancy that. Don't recall the general spec of your engine, surely must be the 2.5 capacity at that torque output? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djs44 Posted April 1 Author Report Share Posted April 1 8 hours ago, drdoom said: The alloy spacers will be fine, just might transmit noise. Give 'em a go, not terribly hard to change if you fancy that. Don't recall the general spec of your engine, surely must be the 2.5 capacity at that torque output? drdoom - yes its a Lotusbits 2.5l engine with steel crank and rods and his rally spec cams .Still running carbs which is what is causing some of the delay on the dyno - Mike normally runs these cams with injection. I have kept the original engine, which had been partially dismantled before I got it, in case at some stage it needs to be returned to standard . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdoom Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 There's a chap in California who sells jetting components of his own design, largely for Weber's but also emulsion tubes for the DHLA's. By all accounts his E-tubes are transformative. https://www.webstore.com/user,pgr,82598,owner_id,other_items Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Djs44 Posted April 2 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted April 2 Engine now finished on the dyno - 240bhp at 7300rpm and strong torque . Bit of cammyness at 4500rpm . Mike says with bigger carbs it would make 260-270 bhp but as it will mainly be a road car I don't want to compromise its road manners too much , so that's all good. The engine will now be assembled with the lightweight flywheel and clutch to the gearbox , the exhaust manifold and system are finished and the brake pipes coming . I'm running out of excuses now .... Once the engine etc are in and the chassis rolling , @changes has "requested" that he fits the body , so he'll collect the chassis . He's rebuilt the window motors which were seized. Progress . 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LOTUSMAN33 Posted April 2 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 2 An early Esprit which goes as quick as it looks…Awesome 😎 2 1 Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djs44 Posted April 7 Author Report Share Posted April 7 Not quite made it to my garage yet ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 A different sump casting than normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM skiing Posted April 7 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 7 I have this exhaust - it sounds really great - apparently it is bit of a pig to fit though - tolerances are v small - I also put some heat wrap around the chassis tubes as it passes very close and tends to cook any paint off quite quickly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Djs44 Posted April 7 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted April 7 51 minutes ago, skiing said: I have this exhaust - it sounds really great - apparently it is bit of a pig to fit though - tolerances are v small - I also put some heat wrap around the chassis tubes as it passes very close and tends to cook any paint off quite quickly. I've just been looking for heat wrap - what did you use ? 2 hours ago, Fridge said: A different sump casting than normal? Yes , its not the original engine ( that's in the garage ) - its based on a 2.2 engine which I guess is a bit younger ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 For heat wrap I used high temperature matting secured by 3M HT adhesive foil and clips. Also around engine mount on that side. For former I figured on it being a serviceable item. Unless you want trouble. I do not see this as a fit and forget solution. Think Space Shuttle silicone tiles..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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